VP EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
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About Lumen
Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data, and applications quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up—committed to teamwork, trust, and transparency. People power progress. We're invested in providing the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact.
About the Role
The Vice President of External Communications is a critical leadership role within Lumen's Corporate Communications organization. This executive will shape and execute Lumen's external communications strategy—including earned media, executive visibility, public affairs, and social media—at a pivotal moment in the company's transformation as a technology infrastructure leader enabling the AI economy.
Serving as a senior strategic advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team, you will translate business strategy into a compelling external narrative that resonates with investors, customers, policymakers, partners, and the broader market. As an exceptional storyteller and seasoned media relations leader, you will work closely with peers across the enterprise to ensure Lumen's messages are clear, differentiated, and consistently delivered to key external stakeholders.
Work location
Work model: On-site
On-site
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleLead and execute a comprehensive external communications strategy aligned with business priorities
- check_circleAct as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive team on external positioning, messaging, and risk
- check_circleLead a high-performing team spanning product communications, public affairs, and social media
- check_circleDevelop and mentor senior leaders to foster cross-functional collaboration and accountability
- check_circleServe as the primary owner of the CEO's external communications, media engagement, and interview preparation
- check_circlePartner with Legal and Public Policy to anticipate, assess, and manage issues impacting company reputation
- check_circleOwn the company's media strategy and cultivate relationships with top-tier financial and technology media
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in communications, public relations or journalism and mass communications
- verified5 – 10 years of supervisory experience
- verified10 – 15 years experience in corporate communications positions for Fortune 500 company(-ies)
